There are 6 ways to get from Castaic to San Diego by bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminalbus Van Nuys
- Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus reLAXsan
5h 2m$147–224Drive 160 mi
cheapest- Drive from Castaic to San Diegocar 160 mi
2h 48m$30–43Train
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
5h 9m$71–125Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane LAX - SAN
4h 2m$198–513Train, bus
- Take the train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Stationtrain AV Line
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus FlixBus N2003 / ...
5h 8m$59–79Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane BUR - SAN
5h 49m$341–601
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Castaic to San Diego is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Castaic to San Diego is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Castaic to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave and arriving at San Diego via LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Castaic to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Santa Clarita and arriving at San Diego via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Castaic and San Diego is 172 miles. The road distance is 160.9 miles.
The best way to get from Castaic to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Castaic to San Diego, including transfers.
Castaic to San Diego bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, depart from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave station.
Castaic to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Santa Clarita station.
The best way to get from Castaic to San Diego is to bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 5h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Castaic, CA, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Castaic to County Center/Little Italy Station via Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave, LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop, San Diego, and Old Town Station in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Castaic to San Diego via Santa Clarita, L.A. Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 5h 9m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Jose
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–340
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to San Diego International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
Train from Santa Clarita to L.A. Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Metrolink Trains
- Phone
- (855) 463-5252
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlyAway
Bus from Van Nuys FlyAway Terminal - 7610 Woodley Ave to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- FlyAway
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More Questions & Answers
Castaic to San Diego bus services, operated by LAX FlyAway, arrive at LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal station.
Castaic to San Diego train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at L.A. Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Castaic to San Diego is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Castaic to San Diego.
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